If your ROB RUN server opened on November 5, your first priority after the Federal Raid is to rebuild a base and protect your earnings. Open an account in Looty Bay as a Civilian, then use a Laundering Desk to process ROB RUN Cash before carrying it into another job. The first raid happened on Thursday, November 12, making Friday, November 13, the first full day of the new cycle.

What the New Cycle Means

The Federal Raid cleared plots, bases, weapons, and cash, including money held in accounts. Accumulated assets were converted into jail time and Authority, so your first session starts with rebuilding and checking what you've earned.

The cycle follows a seven-day interval. That gives you time to earn and use cash, but anything left over is subject to the next reset. Get the essentials in place early so your earnings can help you throughout the cycle.

Rewards and Progress That Carry Over

Jail time is persistent progression and can unlock Shipments. Authority gives you access to rewards through the Tattoo Artist. Check both at the start of your session to see what the previous cycle added and which options are available.

Your cosmetics, player name, tutorial progress, and settings also survive the raid. Open the relevant menus before heading out so you can confirm your progress and make use of any newly available rewards.

How the Laundering Desk Works

First, claim a plot and build a base. Then visit Looty Bay as a Civilian and open an account. With those steps done, you can process cash through the Laundering Desk at your base.

Processing takes time, so don't expect your funds to be ready immediately. Once the money has been laundered, you can withdraw it at an ATM when you need it. Other players can't steal money protected this way, which makes the desk useful whenever you're moving between jobs.

There's one limit: laundering won't preserve your cash through a Federal Raid. Use protected funds during the current cycle, and leave enough time before the next raid to finish what you're doing.

How to Build Your First Cash Reserve

Start with short, lower-risk jobs while your equipment is basic. Once a job pays out, return to your base and process the earnings. Even a modest amount is worth protecting when you're still getting established.

As your income grows, keep the same routine. Carrying cash through several activities leaves more of your progress exposed at once. Regular trips to the desk reduce what you stand to lose if another player catches you.

Day-One Strategy With Friends

Plots and resources are heavily contested when everyone is rebuilding. Claim a useful location early, then get your base and account ready before you spend a long session earning cash. Friends can help share the setup work and hold a location.

Make sure you're all on the same server before building. Being in the same region isn't enough, and a party error can appear if friends are elsewhere. Use the official prison transfer procedure to move to a friend's server, then settle on your location together.

Mistakes That Can Cost Your Progress

Don't rush into a long desert trip with your early earnings. If you die in the desert, you lose all the loot you're carrying. Build your base and establish a laundering routine first, then consider riskier activities once you're ready.

Also, don't treat the seven-day interval as proof of an exact raid hour. There's no verified live clock for each server, so check server-specific information and plan with a buffer. That gives you room to complete jobs and use funds before the reset.

Make the Most of the Cycle

If you're short on time, focus on the base, your Looty Bay account, and a few manageable jobs. Check the Tattoo Artist and your Shipment unlocks when you can, then use your earnings while they still have value. Keep the next wipe in mind as you decide how much time to spend on each job.